With the New Year approaching I wanted to share another small bite for you to enjoy! Ingredients/Grilled Veal Loin 1 lb veal loin kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 3 tsp olive oil Method/Grilled Veal Loin Trim excess fat off veal loin and season loin with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a sauté […]

This light and simple dish can be prepared to be served either hot or cold for any time of year as an appetizer or a great side. Easy. SImple. Done. Serves 4-6 as an entrée or 12 as a side dish Ingredients / Cous Cous Tomato 1 dozen medium tomatoes 1 box of Israeli couscous […]

This fun game dish is an easy holiday dish. Its a dish that will please any game lover while introducing something new to the foodie in your life. And its gluten free too. Easy. Simple. Done. Serves 4 People Quail Ingredients 4 pc quail, boneless 2 tsp minced garlic 3 tsp olive oil Salt and […]

This recipe is a fun one that I created for Idaho Potato Commission and featured in their 2017 calendar. I hope you will enjoy making it and eating it as I did enjoy creating it. Fire it up! Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: BASIL OIL • ½ bunch basil, about 2 cups • ¼ cup olive oil • […]

For the holiday season or any time of year, this great small bite is a hit at any party. Fire it up!!! Makes 10 pieces – can be doubled Lollipops Ingredients 10 oz smoked salmon 8 oz cream cheese 2 tbsp scallions sliced thinly on the bias 1 tsp capers 2 tsp lemon juice […]

As you know i’m a big fan of pasta. Here is a simple recipe to follow that has great flavors while not being overwhelming. Easy. Simple. Done. Fire it up!!! Makes approx. 36 pieces – serves 4 Tortelloni are very similar to tortellini – just a bit bigger in size! Ingredients For the pasta dough: […]

Serves 4 This will take a little bit of time to get all of the ingredients julienned (cut into match stick like pieces) and approximately the same size but it will be well worth it! Ingredients ½ c carrot, peeled, julienned ½ c daikon radish, peeled, julienned ½ c snow peas, trimmed and strings removed, […]

What a fun and flavorful dessert that can be done a day ahead. All these flavors blend so well together and they layer so well. Easy. Simple. Done. Fire itu p!!! Serves 4 Pistachio Mousse Ingredients 1 8 oz can of white fondue chocolate – you can find this at Whole Foods or other gourmet […]

So raviolis have become a passion of mine, i even have a ravioli company, http://www.ChefEricsRavioli.com if you ever need to order amazing raviolis. Thank being said, if you enjoy making ravioli as much as I do try this recipe out, its a lights out ravioli dish. Easy. Simple. Done. Fire it up!!! Serves 4 Duck […]

Fun in the kitchen is what this dish is all about. The oranges can be substituted with different fruits such as dragon fruit or blood orange, so you can take advantage of the seasons. Fire it up! Serves 4 Crepe Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon water 2 […]

Gluten Free/Serves 4 Start this recipe one day ahead so you’ll have time to marinate and pickle* This is a fun dish to share with special guests who enjoy a little creativity in their meal. Fire it up!!! Grilled Skirt Steak Ingredients 4ea 6-8oz Skirt steak, trimmed of extra fat 4oz Chimichurri sauce Method […]

This light and flavorful dish will be a show stopper at any dinner party for the holidays or just for you and some special people in your home to enjoy. Easy. Simple. Done. Ingredients 8 sprigs cilantro, separate leaves and stems and roughly chop both 4 cloves of garlic, sliced thin 2 small shallots, sliced […]

Here is a fun and vegetarian Crisp that can be served as an appetizer or a snack, even a light mid day meal. Easy. Simple. Done. Crisp 1 sheet puff pastry Heat oven to 350° Roll puff pastry into a 9″ x 9″ square and place on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking […]